Immunology
Spring allergies coming into bloom
(HealthDay)—With winter loosening its icy grip on most of the United States, it's time to think about spring allergies, a doctor says.
Mar 16, 2015
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Immunology
Profilin can induce severe food-allergic reactions
(HealthDay)—Profilins are complete food allergens in food-allergic patient populations that are exposed to high levels of grass pollen, according to a study published in the December issue of Allergy.
Nov 25, 2014
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Immunology
Surviving hay fever
Three million Australian adults – 15% of the population – struggle through spring and summer with watery eyes, running nose, itchy throat and the hallmark hay fever symptom, sneezing.
Nov 17, 2014
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Immunology
Ah-choo! Expect higher grass pollen and allergen exposure in the coming century
Results of a new study by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst strongly suggest that there will be notable increases in grass pollen production and allergen exposure up to 202 percent in the next 100 years, ...
Nov 5, 2014
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Immunology
New hay fever blood test nothing to sneeze at
(Medical Xpress)—Brisbane researchers have developed a blood test that can accurately detect one of the commonest causes of hay fever, paving the way for new treatments.
Sep 29, 2014
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Immunology
Scientists observe rare type of pollen at record levels in air for the first time in forty years (w/ Video)
Researchers at the University of Leicester have recorded a rare type of pollen that is a potent trigger of hayfever and asthma symptoms at record levels for the first time in four decades.
Sep 26, 2014
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Immunology
Under-the-tongue tablets trick immune system to fight allergies
Asha Patel knows more about what goes into your lungs than you do. Every weekday at 8 a.m., the researcher climbs onto the roof of Allegheny General Hospital, in Pittsburgh, to check a machine called a Burkard Spore Trap. ...
Jul 18, 2014
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Immunology
Basis of allergic reaction to birch pollen identified
In Austria alone around 400,000 people are afflicted by a birch pollen allergy and its associated food intolerances. Why so many people have allergic reactions to birch pollen has still not been completely explained. It is ...
Jun 5, 2014
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Immunology
Should you be worried about the 'pollen vortex'?
(Medical Xpress)—After an unseasonably cold and snowy winter, Canadians can soon look forward to sunshine and warmer weather.
Apr 28, 2014
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Immunology
Winter's polar vortex ushers in spring's 'pollen vortex'
(HealthDay)— You may have survived the worst this winter's polar vortex had to throw at you, but if you suffer from allergies, better brace yourself for its sibling—the "pollen vortex."
Apr 25, 2014
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